Air Travel

Aeromexico in November will launch two new seasonal routes from Mexico City to Punta Cana in the Dominican Republic and Liberia in Costa Rica.

Direct air links with new markets worldwide, secured by the Tourism Ministry, have helped boost the number of international arrivals to Greece.

SmartWings, a brand of Czech airline Travel Service, has launched direct charter flights from the city of Prague to the Greek island of Paros.

As part of its ongoing strategy to expand to under-served Latin American markets, Turkish Airlines plans to operate flights to Mexico City.

Fraport Greece this summer season is welcoming a number of new flights at the 14 Greek regional airports it operates and manages.

Star Alliance’s digital strategy has undertaken a shift from membership growth to improving the seamless travel experience, especially for those customers who fly on multi-carrier journeys.

Athens International Airport ranks second worldwide on AirHelp’s 2018 list of best airports based on quality of service, on-time performance, and claim processing.

The Air France – KLM Group is presenting its services and flight network to the shipping community at this year’s Posidonia 2018 international exhibition in Athens.

Travelport has signed a new content agreement with Spanish airline Plus Ultra, which includes use of the company’s “Rich Content and Branding” merchandising tool.

Singapore Airlines in October will launch the world’s longest commercial flights, with non-stop services between Singapore and New York, using the Airbus A350-900ULR.

Travel technology platform Amadeus held a special event for its partners in Greece, aiming to inform on the trends that are set to transform the travel sector in 2018.

As the official airline partner of the Posidonia 2018 shipping exhibition, Qatar Airways is participating in the biennial event, which is taking place until June 8, in Athens.

Athens International Airport (AIA) has launched the “Beat Plastic Pollution” campaign, aiming to limit the use of plastics on the airport premises.

AirBaltic has signed an agreement with Bombardier Commercial Aircraft for the purchase of 30 CS300 aircraft, with options for an additional 30 aircraft.

WTTC and IATA have agreed to partner, in efforts to achieve a seamless passenger experience through the use of biometrics technology.

Hong Kong Airlines and Israel’s carrier EL AL have entered into a codeshare agreement, aiming to offer their passengers more travel options.

In order to ensure tourism all year round, enterprises must be relieved of tax burdens, Aegean Airlines President Eftychios Vassilakis said during SETE’s 26th General Assembly.

Carol Sharkey is joining Ryanair’s senior management team as the airline’s chief risk officer and will assume responsibility for all of its operational risk assessment.

Reward seats for frequent flyers are now easier to get with availability at almost 74 percent, compared to 66 percent eight years ago, according to a survey by CarTrawler.

Qatar Airways has launched its new direct service from Doha to the popular island of Mykonos, the third Greek destination in the airline’s rapidly expanding global network.